SKF is a global leader in bearing manufacturing, established in 1907 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. The company specializes in bearings, seals, mechatronics, services, and lubrication systems, serving industries such as automotive, aerospace, industrial machinery, and energy. SKF's commitment to innovation and quality has solidified its position as a trusted partner worldwide. With a presence in over 130 countries and approximately 17,000 distribution locations, SKF ensures reliable and efficient solutions to enhance equipment performance and sustainability.
SKF has secured two Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) purchase agreements in North America, enabling its factories and facilities in the U.S. and Canada to generate 100% renewable electricity.
One of the world’s newest metropolitan rail networks is improving the reliability and longevity of its fleet with bearings, lubricants and innovative wireless condition monitoring technology from SKF.
The reliable performance of railway equipment heavily relies on the durability of its components, particularly the bearings which are responsible for rotational motion, load carrying, shock absorption, etc.
A new high-performance two-piece polymer cage pushes SKF’s Hybrid deep groove ball bearing into new limits and gives more flexibility in the design choices.
Robust new addition to Explorer series makes SKF a single-source supply for all types of roller bearings in demanding, long product rolling mill applications.
SKF is now testing a self-driving electric truck together with the tech company Einride, to transport goods on a public road between the factory and the warehouse in Gothenburg.
Three new handheld tachometers extend SKF’s range of basic condition monitoring equipment – giving technical staff more options to measure critical machine data.
By using SKF’s fiber optic sensing system to verify new pump designs, Sulzer says it can verify product performance using actual measurement data previously unavailable.